Despite living in a hot climate, beating the summer heat can prove difficult. Swamp coolers can only be effective in certain climates. This is why so many people aren’t familiar with their capabilities.
What is a swamp cooler? Continue reading to find out more about swamp coolers, how they keep homes cooled and how they compare with traditional air conditioners.
Swamp Cooler Or Evaporative Cool Uses Moisture To Cool Homes
What is a swamp cooler? Swamp coolers (also known as evaporative coolers) cool the air inside a house using moisture. The base of a swamp cooler will be filled with water when it is turned on. The water supply valve fills the unit with water until it reaches the desired level.
After the swamp cooler is filled with water, its pump circulates the water through the distribution lines to the evaporative cooler pads. This is the most critical part of the swamp cooler. After the places have been moistened, the motor draws warm air from outside into the house and then passes it through the evaporative cooler pad, which filters and cools the air. The cool, evaporative cooled air is then forced through the vents or ductwork to lower the indoor temperature.
Swamp Coolers Are Not Like Air Conditioners. They Require That You Open Your Windows And Doors To Allow The Air To Circulate Throughout Your Home
A swamp cooler’s unique feature is that windows must be partially open to working. The central air conditioner continuously circulates the air in a home. If a window is left open, cold air can escape. This causes the air conditioner to work harder to keep the home cool.
Swamp coolers are open-system systems. Swamp coolers require fresh air to flow through the pads of the swamp coolers and out as cool air inside. The cool air moves around the interior displacing hot air and pushing it outside.
Swamp Coolers Are Best For Houses That Live In Dry Climates
Can swamp coolers be used in all climates? Swamp coolers work best in dry climates. The process of cooling a house with a swamp cooler is similar to the one described above. It involves blowing hot air outside through a wet, evaporative cooling pad. The coolers cool the air by adding water. This also raises indoor humidity. In a dry environment, increasing indoor humidity can be a good idea.
Swamp Coolers Are More Economical And Efficient Than Air Conditioners
Swamp Coolers Are Considerably Less Expensive Than Complex Air Conditioner Units. Swamp coolers not only cost less upfront but are also less energy-efficient and more expensive to run. Swamp coolers consume 60 to 80 percent less electricity per hour than central air conditioners. A swamp cooler can cool a 1,500-square-foot home for 30 cents an hour.
Swamp Coolers Require Routine Maintenance And Parts Replacement
Swamp coolers require regular maintenance. Minerals and sediment can build up in the swamp coolers. The unit’s operation can be affected if there is too much buildup. Swamp coolers should therefore be thoroughly cleaned before each cooling season. It may be worth performing mid-season tune-ups depending on where you live and the frequency that the swamp cooler runs.
Many components of a swamp cooling system will also need to be regularly inspected and replaced. For example, the evaporative cooling pads should be changed at least twice per cooling season. The cooling pads should be changed at least once monthly if the unit is in continuous operation. You should also clean the swamp cooler’s reservoir and filter at least once every few months.